EP1549384B1 - An apparatus for and a method of adjusting the length of an infusion tube - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M5/00—Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm-rests
- A61M5/14—Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
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- the invention relates to an apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1.
- an infusion kit in combination with an insulin pump necessitates use of a tubular member of a given length, since the distance between the insulin pump and the cannula housing will vary. This variation in the distance between pump and cannula occurs e.g. at night when the pump is sitting on the bedside table. Here the tube may have to be used in its full length. When, during the day, the pump is sitting in the belt of the diabetic, the requisite length of the tube will be smaller - but still variable as the cannula can be located in various places on the body.
- the winding device according to the present invention is typically located in close proximity to the skin - underneath the clothes.
- the winding device must not in any way cause failure of the insulin supply, neither by damage/deformation of tube nor for any other reason.
- WO 96/35472 teaches an apparatus of the kind described above, wherein a portable medical pump is described in which a winding unit for the infusion tube is integrally provided. It is the drawback of this system that, apart from the tube constituting an integral part of the pump device, the winding device is constituted of an essentially closed unit, and wherein the winding takes place by rotation of a rotatable sidewall.
- Such system is mechanically complex and restricts the winding to taking place in proximity of the infusion part and not anywhere on the tube and not on any kind of tube, as the winding system is designed exclusively for the pump it is an integral part of.
- the system is not particularly flexible as it is not possible to locate the pump unit to itself and the winding unit to itself. Therefore the unit will be very visible to the user when he/she carries the pump unit.
- US 5 265 822 teaches a spool shaped apparatus for adjusting the length of an intravenous supply tube comprising to parallel walls, equipped with slots for removably fixing the supply tube to the spool at a desired length.
- the spool is oval to better fit into the hand of a patient, who is supposed to carry the apparatus during use. Since infusion processes can be of considerable duration this apparatus has the serious drawback that the patient has to carry it, causing fatigue to the patient.
- the apparatus enables reuse due to the independence of the pump.
- the system also enables the user to locate the winding unit anywhere on the body suitable to his/her physiology and clothing. It is thus possible to locate it underneath the blouse, in the trouser waistband, pocket or the like when the unit is provided with a clip device. It is also possible to locate the unit directly on the pump by means of attachment means. Finally it is possible to make unit and pump as an integral unit.
- the object is further obtained by a method according to claim 9.
- the apparatus or tube winder thus operates in that an infusion tube is introduced between the outer periphery of the first and the second walls and between the lips thereof that provide an inlet opening throughout the entire periphery thereof.
- the walls will be cylindrical and this means that it is a kind of drum; and wherein the connecting element between the walls is constituted of a shaft around which the tube can be wound.
- the second tube portion which is now situated freely will be conveyed into the attachment device and secure that the second tube portion does not unwind.
- the attachment device is provided primarily by means of a slot in the one wall and extends from the periphery thereof and radially towards the centre. Both the first and the second tube portions can be secured in this slot.
- the apparatus may comprise several slots and located in both walls.
- the inlet opening serves as attachment device, the first as well as the second tube portions, located freely outside the unit, being fastened in place by the inlet opening of the peripheral circumference, since it is provided to be so narrow that it squeezes around the tube.
- the width of the inlet opening is thus selected as a function of the infusion tube used, since this width is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the infusion tube.
- the width of the inlet opening is measured by taking the perpendicular distance between the adjoining walls and on the narrowest spot.
- the first and the second walls can be eg circular, elliptic or rectangular sheet elements.
- the opening has an elastically squeezing function around the tube such that, although being secured, it is not exposed to damage.
- the unit can also be manufactured in two pieces, such that the one wall with the drum part, a female part, being cast in one operation, and the second wall with a second drum part, a male part fitting by force fit into the first portion, being manufactured in a second moulding process.
- the two elements are assembled by a click device, the male part comprising an annular bead that is clicked into an annular recess extending on the female part.
- the apparatus may comprise a clip that can be cast integrally with one of the walls.
- the unit can also comprise an attachment device according to claim 6.
- the integrated attachment device is preferably resiliently connected to the wall of the infusion tube adjusting apparatus, and converging on the wall. In this way the integrated attachment device can squeeze around the edge of a carrier face such as a belt or a pocket or a fold on an article of clothing.
- the patient - or a helper - can easily attach the apparatus to the patients clothes, ensuring that he/she does not have to carry the apparatus for long periods of time.
- the attachment device being integrated with the wall ensures that the attachment device is always ready, and at hand when attachment of the apparatus is required or wanted, as compared to strips of tape, safety pens or other loose, non-integrated attachment devices. It also ensured that the patient can perform the operation of attaching and detaching the apparatus with a single hand, and without pulling the tubing, thereby preventing causing pain to the patient at the insertion site of the needle, which is attached to the infusion tubing. Further, the integrated attachment device can easily be detached from the patients clothes, when this is required or wanted.
- the integrated attachment device due to the resilient connection to the wall of the tube adjusting apparatus will also provide a firm grip on the carrier surface allowing the option of performing the operation of adjusting the tube length using a single hand only.
- the integrated attachment device further provides an excellent grip on the apparatus, when the patient wants to carry the apparatus by hand. It is particularly important that the apparatus does not slip, since the end of the tube is connected to a needle at the infusion site. Unintentional jerks on the tube will eventually cause pain to the patient. This aspect is also important when the tube length is adjusted.
- the adjusting apparatus needs to be firmly secured to the patient while adjusting the length to avoid pain at the injection site.
- the invention relates to a method as featured in claim 9, while claims 10 to 12 feature further convenient steps of the method.
- the periphery of the apparatus could comprise an annular bead located on each wall periphery, said bead being configured from an elastic material able to squeeze around a free rod part, viz the first and/or the second tube portion(s).
- FIG. 1 showing a perspective view of an apparatus 1, and Figure 2 showing a sectional view of the view of Figure 1 .
- the apparatus 1 comprises two walls, a first wall 3 and a second wall 4, said walls being provided to be co-axial opposite each other; and in the example shown configured to be cylindrical for providing a kind of drum/yoyo; and wherein the two walls 3 and 4 are connected by means of a connecting element 5 configured as a shaft, the central axis of which coincides with the centre of the first and the second walls and extending perpendicular to the faces.
- the first and the second walls form an inlet opening 7; and wherein the distance between the walls for providing said inlet opening 7 corresponds to the outer diameter of an infusion tube 2 or somewhat smaller as this inlet opening may serve the purpose of squeezing around the tube, such that an unwinding is avoided.
- the walls 3 and 4 and the inner faces of the connecting element 5 provide a cavity in which the wound-up infusion tube is situated.
- the cavity 16 is, in cross section, configured as a funnel with the largest basis corresponding to that face of the connecting element 5 that faces towards the cavity and on the sides delimited by the inner faces of the first and the second wall 3 and 4 that converge towards the inlet opening.
- an inlet area 15 Radially to the inlet opening an inlet area 15 is provided that is also funnel-shaped, but has diverging walls away from the inlet opening 7 and outwards, since it is the object of this funnel to assist in the catching of the tube during winding.
- the first and the second walls are cylindrical and in this case have the shape of curved shells.
- the apparatus is conveniently manufactured in an injection moulding process, wherein a thermoplastic elastomer, TPE, or a copolymer, eg a PP copolymer, is preferred; since it is convenient that that the inlet opening 7 has a resilient and elastic abutment on the tube, thereby optionally securing the same without an ensuing risk, however, of exposing the tube to damage.
- a thermoplastic elastomer TPE
- a copolymer eg a PP copolymer
- the one wall optionally both walls 3, 4, has/have a slot 9 extending radially from the peripheral circumference 6 of the wall and towards the centre, said slot serving the purpose of constituting a starting point on the tube prior to winding, as the tube is squeezed in place in said slot.
- the length of the slot is adapted such that its bottom is located at a smaller distance from the surface of the connecting element 5.
- the slot also serves as securing means for the tube portion when it is wound. The delimiting side faces of the slot conveniently diverge towards the centre.
- the slot 9 thus has a width corresponding essentially to the width of the inlet opening 7 and is approximately 1.4 mm; being, however, slightly less. Both the slot 9 and the inlet opening 7 serve as attachment devices 8, as the winding takes place as follows:
- the first portion of the tube 12 is secured in the slot, subsidiarily within the inlet opening as such, while the second portion of the tube 13 is introduced into the slot 9, such that a securing point is obtained when the winding is at an end.
- a third portion 14 which is delimited by the walls 3, 4. A winding of the tube takes place by the tube being seized and subsequently wound the number of times required for the infusion tube to acquire the desired length.
- the tube will not be wound further when the desired length is acquired, since the securing means or attachment devices 8 have a securing/squeezing function on the tube.
- Figure 1 shows the case in which the securing takes place both in the inlet opening and in the slot.
- both the first tube portion 12 and the second tube portion 13 are both secured in the slot, and where the starting point will thus be that the first tube portion 12 is located in the slot; that a winding of the tube subsequently takes pace on the drum; and that - when the desired tube length is thus determined, the second tube portion is pressed down into the slot.
- the first tube portion 12 points in one direction
- the second tube portion 13 will point in the opposite direction.
- FIGS 6A-C show an exemplary embodiment in which the product as such is essentially like that of the view shown in Figures 1-5 , but wherein an attachment device 21 in the shape of a clip is mounted.
- the clip 21 consists of a partially circular clamp 22 that is located offset perpendicular on the wall 4 on which it is secured, and such that there is a space between the wall and the clamp 22.
- the clamp 22 is elastically connected to the wall by two bent plate parts 23 that are yet again connected to two constituent parts 24 that are integral with the wall 4.
- the clamp 22 is attached to the wall 4 in which the slot 9 is situated and such that the two plate parts 24 are arranged symmetrically around said slot, and likewise the elastic clamp 22 is arranged symmetrically around the slot 9.
- the clamp part 22 and the wall 4 to which it is attached will have a converging course towards each other as far as that part of the clamp is concerned that is located opposite the two plate parts.
- the clip 21 can take the form of a common clothes peg, the elasticity or squeezing urge being provided by a spring.
- the clip could also be in the shape of a triangular paper clip.
- Figure 7 shows an example of how the product can be manufactured in two parts such that a first wall 3 and a second wall 4 are provided; and wherein each of these walls has a cylindrical element mounted thereon, the centre axis of which coincides with the centre axis of the wall and such that the cylinder 25 of the one wall constitutes a female part, while the cylinder portion 26 of the second wall constitutes a male part.
- an annular bead is provided which will, when male and female parts are pressed completely against each other, have an engagement in a corresponding annular recess on the inner face of the female part.
- the apparatus is used in particular for shortening the length of infusion tubes, wherein the one end of the infusion tube is connected to a pump for infusion of a medicament; and the free end is connected to e.g. a cannula or the like for infusion of a given medicament into a patient.
- the pump can be located anywhere on the body, where it may be convenient, and likewise the apparatus can be located anywhere on the body and independently of the position of the infusion pump.
- the apparatus can be attached to the belt, to the infusion pump as such, on the patient's body or on pieces of clothes if so desired by the user.
- the apparatus is very flexible and user-friendly and provides the user with ample opportunities for performing the requisite adjustment of the tube length.
- the tubes have a length of 60-110 cm, as it is essential to the patient to be able to have e.g. a long connection to the pump while asleep, while it is essential to have a short connection to the pump when the patient moves around, the pump being in that case typically positioned on the body.
- the invention enables adjustment of the length, such that the patient can adapt the length as a function of the physical framework. Typically, this is necessary in those cases where insulin pumps are concerned, since such pumps are located at all times on the patient.
- the winder can be located on clothes rims, belts, etc., by means of the clip device on the winder. Alternatively, By means of e.g. double-adhesive tape, however, the apparatus/tube winder can be located directly on the insulin pump.
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- The invention relates to an apparatus according to the preamble of
claim 1. - Use of an infusion kit in combination with an insulin pump necessitates use of a tubular member of a given length, since the distance between the insulin pump and the cannula housing will vary. This variation in the distance between pump and cannula occurs e.g. at night when the pump is sitting on the bedside table. Here the tube may have to be used in its full length. When, during the day, the pump is sitting in the belt of the diabetic, the requisite length of the tube will be smaller - but still variable as the cannula can be located in various places on the body.
- Therefore the problem occurs of excessive tubing which may be difficult for the user to position/conceal. That is, when the cannula housing is located in immediate proximity of the pump and the user simultaneously uses a long tube of 110 cm, a worst case scenario will be one in which there will be about 90 cm that are not "in use".
- It is desired to develop a winding device that is able to compensate for the above-described problem.
- The winding device according to the present invention is typically located in close proximity to the skin - underneath the clothes. Optionally by means of a clip to the trouser waistband.
- The winding device must not in any way cause failure of the insulin supply, neither by damage/deformation of tube nor for any other reason.
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US 5 265 822 teaches a spool shaped apparatus for adjusting the length of an intravenous supply tube comprising to parallel walls, equipped with slots for removably fixing the supply tube to the spool at a desired length. The spool is oval to better fit into the hand of a patient, who is supposed to carry the apparatus during use. Since infusion processes can be of considerable duration this apparatus has the serious drawback that the patient has to carry it, causing fatigue to the patient. - It is thus an object of the invention to provide an infusion tube adjusting apparatus that can be attached easily to the patient, and by the patient, allowing the patient the freedom of using his/her hands.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method that overcome the above drawbacks, and whereby it is possible to perform a winding of an infusion tube to adjust the connecting length between pump and infusion site essentially anywhere on the infusion tube and on any infusion tube, the apparatus being independent of infusion cannula and pump. Thus, the apparatus enables reuse due to the independence of the pump. The system also enables the user to locate the winding unit anywhere on the body suitable to his/her physiology and clothing. It is thus possible to locate it underneath the blouse, in the trouser waistband, pocket or the like when the unit is provided with a clip device. It is also possible to locate the unit directly on the pump by means of attachment means. Finally it is possible to make unit and pump as an integral unit.
- This object is obtained by an apparatus of the kind described above and according to the features of the characterizing portion of
claim 1. - The object is further obtained by a method according to
claim 9. - The apparatus or tube winder, as it may be designated, thus operates in that an infusion tube is introduced between the outer periphery of the first and the second walls and between the lips thereof that provide an inlet opening throughout the entire periphery thereof. Preferably the walls will be cylindrical and this means that it is a kind of drum; and wherein the connecting element between the walls is constituted of a shaft around which the tube can be wound.
- Owing to the attachment taking place of the tube when pressed into the attachment device, it is ensured that the tube does not unwind by itself. Now a winding around the connecting element takes place, which element is, as mentioned, comparable with a shaft, and it continues until the tube has reached the desired length.
- The second tube portion which is now situated freely will be conveyed into the attachment device and secure that the second tube portion does not unwind. The attachment device is provided primarily by means of a slot in the one wall and extends from the periphery thereof and radially towards the centre. Both the first and the second tube portions can be secured in this slot.
- However, the apparatus may comprise several slots and located in both walls.
- It is a further option that the inlet opening serves as attachment device, the first as well as the second tube portions, located freely outside the unit, being fastened in place by the inlet opening of the peripheral circumference, since it is provided to be so narrow that it squeezes around the tube. The width of the inlet opening is thus selected as a function of the infusion tube used, since this width is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the infusion tube.
- However, the dimensions of infusion tubes being standardised, use of only a few apparatuses will suffice. In this context, the width of the inlet opening is measured by taking the perpendicular distance between the adjoining walls and on the narrowest spot.
- Finally, it is possible to combine slot and inlet opening as securing means for the tube ends.
- By providing an apparatus according to the invention and as further featured in claim 1 a convenient manner of securing the tubing is obtained, such that they do not wind during the other winding of the tube; and also that the tubes do not unwind by themselves again.
- Furthermore by providing an apparatus according to
claim 1, convenient securing is obtained, since the portion of the tube which is not desired to be wound on the connecting element is secured in the slot as such, following which the winding takes place with the remaining part of the tube and subsequently a securing of the slot takes place in the slot of the second tube portion. - By providing an apparatus according to the invention and as further featured in
claims 2 and 3, a convenient embodiment of the apparatus is obtained, which can be liked to a yoyo. The first and the second walls can be eg circular, elliptic or rectangular sheet elements. - By providing an apparatus according to
claim 1, a cavity is obtained in which there is room for the wound-up infusion tube without an ensuing risk of damage. - By providing an apparatus according to the invention and as further featured in
claim 4, it is obtained that the opening has an elastically squeezing function around the tube such that, although being secured, it is not exposed to damage. - By providing an apparatus according to the invention and as further featured in
claim 5, it is possible to perform an injection moulding of the entire work piece and in a convenient material - an elastic material, eg a thermoplastic elastomer - exhibiting, as mentioned above, the flexible properties that are necessary for securing the tube. - However, the unit can also be manufactured in two pieces, such that the one wall with the drum part, a female part, being cast in one operation, and the second wall with a second drum part, a male part fitting by force fit into the first portion, being manufactured in a second moulding process. The two elements are assembled by a click device, the male part comprising an annular bead that is clicked into an annular recess extending on the female part. Furthermore, the apparatus may comprise a clip that can be cast integrally with one of the walls.
- Furthermore the unit can also comprise an attachment device according to
claim 6. - The integrated attachment device is preferably resiliently connected to the wall of the infusion tube adjusting apparatus, and converging on the wall. In this way the integrated attachment device can squeeze around the edge of a carrier face such as a belt or a pocket or a fold on an article of clothing.
- Hence, the patient - or a helper - can easily attach the apparatus to the patients clothes, ensuring that he/she does not have to carry the apparatus for long periods of time. The attachment device being integrated with the wall ensures that the attachment device is always ready, and at hand when attachment of the apparatus is required or wanted, as compared to strips of tape, safety pens or other loose, non-integrated attachment devices. It also ensured that the patient can perform the operation of attaching and detaching the apparatus with a single hand, and without pulling the tubing, thereby preventing causing pain to the patient at the insertion site of the needle, which is attached to the infusion tubing. Further, the integrated attachment device can easily be detached from the patients clothes, when this is required or wanted.
- When the apparatus is attached to the patients clothes or belt of the patient, using the integrated attachment device, his/her hands are free for other uses. This is particularly beneficial when the length of the tube has to be adjusted.
- However, the integrated attachment device due to the resilient connection to the wall of the tube adjusting apparatus will also provide a firm grip on the carrier surface allowing the option of performing the operation of adjusting the tube length using a single hand only.
- The integrated attachment device further provides an excellent grip on the apparatus, when the patient wants to carry the apparatus by hand. It is particularly important that the apparatus does not slip, since the end of the tube is connected to a needle at the infusion site. Unintentional jerks on the tube will eventually cause pain to the patient. This aspect is also important when the tube length is adjusted. The adjusting apparatus needs to be firmly secured to the patient while adjusting the length to avoid pain at the injection site.
- As mentioned previously, the invention relates to a method as featured in
claim 9, whileclaims 10 to 12 feature further convenient steps of the method. Furthermore the periphery of the apparatus could comprise an annular bead located on each wall periphery, said bead being configured from an elastic material able to squeeze around a free rod part, viz the first and/or the second tube portion(s). - The invention will now be explained in further detail with reference to the drawing, wherein:
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Figure 1 is an exemplary embodiment of the invention, seen in a perspective view; -
Figure 2 is a sectional view of the exemplary embodiment shown inFigure 1 , illustrating an apparatus/a tube winder; -
Figure 3 shows the apparatus shown inFigure 1 , seen from the side; -
Figure 4 shows the apparatus shown inFigure 1 , seen from the front; -
Figure 5 is a sectional view along the line V-V inFigure 3 ; -
Figures 6A-C show an alternative exemplary embodiment of the invention, seen in a perspective view; -
Figure 7 shows the assembling of an apparatus as shown inFigures 6A-C . - With reference to
Figures 1 and 2 the invention will now be explained in further detail,Figure 1 showing a perspective view of anapparatus 1, andFigure 2 showing a sectional view of the view ofFigure 1 . Theapparatus 1 comprises two walls, afirst wall 3 and asecond wall 4, said walls being provided to be co-axial opposite each other; and in the example shown configured to be cylindrical for providing a kind of drum/yoyo; and wherein the twowalls element 5 configured as a shaft, the central axis of which coincides with the centre of the first and the second walls and extending perpendicular to the faces. At a distance to the connectingelement 5, which is thus configured as a cylindrical shaft, the first and the second walls form aninlet opening 7; and wherein the distance between the walls for providing saidinlet opening 7 corresponds to the outer diameter of an infusion tube 2 or somewhat smaller as this inlet opening may serve the purpose of squeezing around the tube, such that an unwinding is avoided. - The
walls element 5 provide a cavity in which the wound-up infusion tube is situated. Thecavity 16 is, in cross section, configured as a funnel with the largest basis corresponding to that face of the connectingelement 5 that faces towards the cavity and on the sides delimited by the inner faces of the first and thesecond wall - Radially to the inlet opening an
inlet area 15 is provided that is also funnel-shaped, but has diverging walls away from theinlet opening 7 and outwards, since it is the object of this funnel to assist in the catching of the tube during winding. The first and the second walls are cylindrical and in this case have the shape of curved shells. - The apparatus is conveniently manufactured in an injection moulding process, wherein a thermoplastic elastomer, TPE, or a copolymer, eg a PP copolymer, is preferred; since it is convenient that that the
inlet opening 7 has a resilient and elastic abutment on the tube, thereby optionally securing the same without an ensuing risk, however, of exposing the tube to damage. - The one wall, optionally both
walls slot 9 extending radially from theperipheral circumference 6 of the wall and towards the centre, said slot serving the purpose of constituting a starting point on the tube prior to winding, as the tube is squeezed in place in said slot. The length of the slot is adapted such that its bottom is located at a smaller distance from the surface of the connectingelement 5. The slot also serves as securing means for the tube portion when it is wound. The delimiting side faces of the slot conveniently diverge towards the centre. - The winding process will be explained below.
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slot 9 thus has a width corresponding essentially to the width of theinlet opening 7 and is approximately 1.4 mm; being, however, slightly less. Both theslot 9 and theinlet opening 7 serve as attachment devices 8, as the winding takes place as follows: - The infusion tube 2 to be wound on the apparatus is pressed in through the
inlet opening 7 via theinlet area 15 wherein, as mentioned, the funnel-shaped, reversed funnel of theinlet area 15 ensures that the tube is readily caught. - The first portion of the
tube 12 is secured in the slot, subsidiarily within the inlet opening as such, while the second portion of thetube 13 is introduced into theslot 9, such that a securing point is obtained when the winding is at an end. Between the first and the second tube portions, there is athird portion 14, which is delimited by thewalls - The tube will not be wound further when the desired length is acquired, since the securing means or attachment devices 8 have a securing/squeezing function on the tube.
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Figure 1 shows the case in which the securing takes place both in the inlet opening and in the slot. However, it is a very preferred embodiment in those cases where both thefirst tube portion 12 and thesecond tube portion 13 are both secured in the slot, and where the starting point will thus be that thefirst tube portion 12 is located in the slot; that a winding of the tube subsequently takes pace on the drum; and that - when the desired tube length is thus determined, the second tube portion is pressed down into the slot. Of course, it is a consequence of this that, when thefirst tube portion 12 points in one direction, thesecond tube portion 13 will point in the opposite direction. -
Figures 6A-C show an exemplary embodiment in which the product as such is essentially like that of the view shown inFigures 1-5 , but wherein anattachment device 21 in the shape of a clip is mounted. Theclip 21 consists of a partiallycircular clamp 22 that is located offset perpendicular on thewall 4 on which it is secured, and such that there is a space between the wall and theclamp 22. Theclamp 22 is elastically connected to the wall by twobent plate parts 23 that are yet again connected to twoconstituent parts 24 that are integral with thewall 4. Theclamp 22 is attached to thewall 4 in which theslot 9 is situated and such that the twoplate parts 24 are arranged symmetrically around said slot, and likewise theelastic clamp 22 is arranged symmetrically around theslot 9. Preferably theclamp part 22 and thewall 4 to which it is attached will have a converging course towards each other as far as that part of the clamp is concerned that is located opposite the two plate parts. - Other embodiments of the
attachment device 21 can be applied. E.g. theclip 21 can take the form of a common clothes peg, the elasticity or squeezing urge being provided by a spring. The clip could also be in the shape of a triangular paper clip. -
Figure 7 shows an example of how the product can be manufactured in two parts such that afirst wall 3 and asecond wall 4 are provided; and wherein each of these walls has a cylindrical element mounted thereon, the centre axis of which coincides with the centre axis of the wall and such that thecylinder 25 of the one wall constitutes a female part, while thecylinder portion 26 of the second wall constitutes a male part. In the delimiting edge of the male part an annular bead is provided which will, when male and female parts are pressed completely against each other, have an engagement in a corresponding annular recess on the inner face of the female part. - The apparatus is used in particular for shortening the length of infusion tubes, wherein the one end of the infusion tube is connected to a pump for infusion of a medicament; and the free end is connected to e.g. a cannula or the like for infusion of a given medicament into a patient. Thus, the pump can be located anywhere on the body, where it may be convenient, and likewise the apparatus can be located anywhere on the body and independently of the position of the infusion pump. The apparatus can be attached to the belt, to the infusion pump as such, on the patient's body or on pieces of clothes if so desired by the user. The apparatus is very flexible and user-friendly and provides the user with ample opportunities for performing the requisite adjustment of the tube length. Usually the tubes have a length of 60-110 cm, as it is essential to the patient to be able to have e.g. a long connection to the pump while asleep, while it is essential to have a short connection to the pump when the patient moves around, the pump being in that case typically positioned on the body.
- Thus, the invention enables adjustment of the length, such that the patient can adapt the length as a function of the physical framework. Typically, this is necessary in those cases where insulin pumps are concerned, since such pumps are located at all times on the patient. The winder can be located on clothes rims, belts, etc., by means of the clip device on the winder. Alternatively, By means of e.g. double-adhesive tape, however, the apparatus/tube winder can be located directly on the insulin pump.
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- An apparatus (1) for adjustment of the length of an infusion tube (2), said apparatus comprising- a first wall (3);- a second wall (4);- at least one slot (9) arranged in said first and/or second wall (3, 4), such that said infusion tube (2) can pass through said wall (3, 4) and be secured in said at least one slot; and- at least one connecting element (5) connecting said first wall (3) to said second wall (4),
said at least one slot (9) extending from the peripheral circumference (6) of said wall (3, 4) radially towards the connecting element said connecting element (5) being situated at a distance from a peripheral circumference (6) of the walls; the apparatus further comprising an inlet opening (7) extending around the connecting element (5), said opening (7) being provided by a distance between said walls (3, 4) in a radial distance to said connecting element (5), characterised in that inner faces (10, 11) of the first and the second walls (3, 4) converge from the connecting element (5) towards the inlet opening (7), said opening (7) having a width (M) measured between the walls (3, 4) which corresponds to the outer diameter of said infusion tube (2) or somewhat smaller. - An apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the first and the second walls (3, 4) are identically configured bodies arranged co-axial and opposite to each other.
- An apparatus according to claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the connecting element (5) comprises a cylindrical unit, the longitudinal axis of which is located perpendicular to the inner faces (10, 11) of the first and the second walls (3, 4).
- An apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, characterised in that the walls are, at least in the area delimiting the inlet opening (7), manufactured from an elastic material, e.g. a thermoplastic elastomer.
- An apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, characterised in that the entire apparatus is manufactured from an elastic material, e.g. a thermoplastic elastomer.
- An apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterised in that it further comprises an attachment device (21) integrated with the first (3) or second wall (4), for mounting the apparatus on a carrier face.
- An apparatus according to claim 6, characterised in that the attachment device (21) is a clip device for mounting of the apparatus on a carrier face.
- An apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterised in that the at least one slot (9) is formed in the wall (3, 4) on which the attachment device (21) for mounting the apparatus on a carrier face is arranged.
- A method of adjusting the length of an infusion tube (2) using an apparatus according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the method comprises in pressing the tube (2) through the inlet opening (7), such that a first portion (12) and a second portion (13) of the tube is caused to be situated outside the apparatus (1) and a third portion (14) is delimited by the walls (3, 4); and winding the entire or parts of the second portion (13) of the tube (2) around the connecting element (5); and securing the first and second end portions (12, 13) of the tube in the slot (9) and/or the inlet opening (7).
- A method according to claim 9, characterised in that the first portion (12) of the tube is secured in said at least one slot (9)
- A method according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that a free tube portion is secured at the delimitation of the inlet opening provided at the walls, said delimitation comprising a thermoplastic elastomer.
- A method according to claims 9-11, characterised in that the second tube portion is secured in the slot (9)
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